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MACROTEL X1 
MACROTEL X2 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 

User Manual  

 

1 or 2 Telephone Line  

Digital Telephone Hybrid  

 

(Rev. 3.0 ENG) 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MACROTEL X1

Page 1: ...MACROTEL X1 MACROTEL X2 User Manual 1 or 2 Telephone Line Digital Telephone Hybrid Rev 3 0 ENG ...

Page 2: ...4 4 2 GPO status function 35 14 5 SETUP SECTION THE SAME FOR MACROTEL X1 AND MACROTEL X2 35 14 5 1 Hybrid 1 Section featured on Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 36 14 5 2 Hybrid 2 Section featured only on Macrotel X2 38 14 5 3 Macrotel X1 Output Section 40 14 5 4 Macrotel X2 Output Section 40 14 5 5 Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 Program Settings section 41 15 DETAIL OF PHONEX REMOTER FOR MACROTEL X2 42 1...

Page 3: ...y 59 17 4 2 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via external activation TTL 60 17 4 3 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via external activation 2 TTL 61 17 4 4 Operative Example 62 18 APPENDIX E FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE 63 18 1 PREPARING THE DEVICE FOR UPGRADING 63 19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION MACROTEL X1 MACROTEL X2 65 20 WEEE Directive Informativa RAEE 66 21 GUARANTEE 67 22 DECLARATION OF ROHS CONFORMITY 67 ...

Page 4: ...E FOR MACROTEL X1 AND MACROTEL X2 CODE ARTICLE DESCRIPTION A112080300 PHX MCT GSM GSM interface for PHONEX D1 D2 and MACROTEL X1 X2 1 1 MAIN FEATURES Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 are entirely digital telephone hybrids with DSP Digital Signal Processor audio processing expressly studied to offer high audio performance for the broadcast market Macrotel X1 manages an analog two wire PSTN POTS line whi...

Page 5: ...io process 1 or 2 land wireless lines managed via pots or GSM QuandBand Audio controls AGC Stage Attenuator Echo canceller 2Band Eq Integrated DTMF dialer via software with auto answer and disconnection Separate send and receive over balanced XLR with Mic Line software selection 2 Rs232 serial ports 1 USB B type Gpio for Telco N 1 mixing console ...

Page 6: ...ries Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 are Echo canceller with a range from 16 to 32ms 1 A G C stage 2Band Equalizer and Attenuator audio feature Furthermore the Hold function lets you to put the caller on hold before being placed OnAir Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 front panel controls allows operators to manage phone calls quickly while the graphic display LCD shows Send and Receive audio levels The aud...

Page 7: ...button Yes separate Hook and Drop Yes same button for Hook and Drop Ring light Hook 1 push button Hook 1 Hook 2 push button LCD Panel 160x32p LCD graphic display Level Send receive Showed in LCD graphic display Audio Input and Output Send Analog 1 1x XLR female electronically balanced 1x XLR female electronically balanced Send Digital 1 No No Receive Analog 1 1x XLR male electronically balanced 1x...

Page 8: ...ion in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor The manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual or through any mis operation or fault in hardware contained in the product It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the produ...

Page 9: ...nufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the AC wall outlet and the audio connections This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning a...

Page 10: ...isé pendant longtemps Confier toute réparation à du personnel qualifié Des réparations sont nécessaires si l appareil est endommagé d une façon quelconque par exemple cordon ou prise d alimentation endommagé liquide renversé ou objet tombé à l intérieur de l appareil exposition de l appareil à la pluie ou à l humidité appareil qui ne marche pas normalement ou que l on a fait tomber NE PAS exposer ...

Page 11: ...rante i temporali o quando inutilizzato a lungo Per qualsiasi intervento rivolgersi a personale di assistenza qualificato È necessario intervenire sull apparecchio ogniqualvolta si verificano danneggiamenti di qualsiasi natura Ad esempio la spina o il cavo di alimentazione sono danneggiati è entrato liquido nell apparecchio o sono caduti oggetti su di esso l apparecchio è stato esposto alla pioggi...

Page 12: ...m Gerät verkauften Transportwagen Stand Stativ Träger oder Tisch verwenden Wenn ein Transportwagen verwendet wird beim Verschieben der Transportwagen Geräte Einheit vorsichtig vorgehen um Verletzungen durch Umkippen Das Netzkabel dieses Geräts während Gewittern oder bei längeren Stillstandszeiten aus der Steckdose ABZIEHEN Alle Reparatur und Wartungsarbeiten von qualifiziertem Kundendienstpersonal...

Page 13: ...ENG WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 13 Inpoliger Netzschalter In Notfälle oder für Wartungsarbeiten Netzkabel trennen Der Netzstecker fungiert auch als Trennelement muss deshalb zugänglich bleiben ...

Page 14: ...ESE únicamente con un carro pedestal escuadra o mesa del tipo especificado por el fabricante o vendido con el aparato Si se usa un carro el mismo debe moverse con sumo cuidado para evitar que se vuelque con el aparato DESENCHUFE el aparato durante las tormentas eléctricas o si no va a ser utilizado por un lapso prolongado TODA reparación debe ser llevada a cabo por técnicos calificados El aparato ...

Page 15: ...RIDAD 15 El interruptor de alimentación es unipolar En el caso de peligro desconecte el cable de alimentación Porque la clavija de conexion a red sirve por la desconection de la unidad la clavija debe ser ubicada en proximidad de la unidad ...

Page 16: ...ship it in the original carton with its packing materials because both the carton and packing material have been carefully designed to protect the unit Under normal conditions no user maintenance or calibration are required Internal links and preset controls may be set to configure the unit during installation Any service work required should be carried out by qualified service personnel only We a...

Page 17: ...itching on 8 2 AC MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING 230 V 115 V BE SURE THAT THE UNIT IS SET TO THE CORRECT MAINS LINE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE PLUGGING IT INTO THE WALL OUTLET The actual Mains voltage is indicated on the label stuck on the equipment closure Should the type of power at the operation location not be known please contact your dealer or electricity company If for some reason the unit is t...

Page 18: ... switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the equipment a Open the upper iron cover using a screwdriver b Replace the fuse located at the internal position Power supply Type 1 c Replace the fuse located at the internal position Power supply Type 2 Perform the set up under static control conditions Static charges are likely to completely destroy one or more of the CMOS semiconductors e...

Page 19: ...hing power supply After the power cord has been disconnected some parts of the power supply remain electrically loaded for a lot of time Axel Technology suggest to don t touch never this parts and it is not responsible for human flash light or electrical burns Should the device be put out of action due to being struck by lightning or excess voltage disconnect it from the power supply without delay...

Page 20: ...ial cooling arrangement However slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation They ensure reliable operation of the product keeping it from overheating These openings must not be blocked nor covered during operation YOU MUST LEAVE AT A MINIMUM ONE RACK UNIT OF EMPTY SPACE ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE VENTILATION AND TO GET A LONGER EQUIPMENT LIFE ...

Page 21: ...us and make changes Press the JogShuttle to confirm selection 3 ESC KEY Press this key to delete the changes made or exit the selected menu 4 HOOK KEY Call hook key on the PSTN POTS line The Hook LED inside the key flashes when there is an incoming call and remains switched on for the entire call from the moment in which the line is hooked NOTE the LED only switches on when the telephone line is c...

Page 22: ...used to modify the operating parameters the Axel Telephone Hybrid Address Manager can be used to set the Target Name or device name The Target ID can also be set and the Front Panel locked Serial Port 1 can also be used to reprogram the firmware and to connect the device to an external 56K analog modem for remote control using the phone line Default port speed is set at 38 400bps 4 GPIO PORT 15 hi...

Page 23: ... 7 TELEPHONE UNIT LINE 1 GSM SET LINE This unit features the RJ11 6 4 connectors to connect the PSTN POTS telephone line to the telephone Hybrid n 1 LINE socket and to connect a telephone device in parallel to the hybrid SET socket used for example to dial the number to call or to answer an incoming call The GSM connector on RJ10 connector is used for the audio connection to the Wireless GSM modul...

Page 24: ...d 1 The Hook LED inside the key flashes when there is an incoming call and remains switched on for the entire call from the moment in which the line is hooked When the HOOK 1 is pressed again the call is ended and the telephone line is freed NOTE the LED only switches on when the telephone line is connected to the LINE socket of the hybrid device 5 HOOK 2 KEY Key to hook and unhook a call on the P...

Page 25: ...ftware can be used to modify the operating parameters the Axel Telephone Hybrid Address Manager can be used to set the Target Name or device name The Target ID can also be set and the Front Panel locked Serial Port 1 can also be used to reprogram the firmware and to connect the device to an external 56K analog modem for remote control using the phone line Default port speed is set at 38 400bps 4 G...

Page 26: ...s to connect the PSTN POTS telephone line to the telephone Hybrid n 1 LINE socket and to connect a telephone device in parallel to the hybrid SET socket used for example to dial the number to call or to answer an incoming call The GSM connector on RJ10 connector is used for the audio connection to the Wireless GSM module opt the connection cable is supplied together with the Wireless GSM module to...

Page 27: ...ION 27 8 POWER SUPPLY UNIT The power supply unit features a switch to switch on the device and a power socket To change the fuse see the relevant chapter the fuse is inside the device near the switching power supply The fuse is of the slow blow type 230 Vac and 2 000 A equal to 2000 mA ...

Page 28: ...control software must be installed before connecting the devices to the USB port To install the program follow the instructions below using the program file from the original CD contained in the package with the device or the file downloaded from the Axel Technology website Installation procedure 1 Insert the CD in the player 2 Run SETUP EXE a We recommend copying the program CD on the hard disk o...

Page 29: ...st for confirmation to install the USB drivers for the connection to the Macrotel X1 X2 device will appear 7 At the end of the installation this page will appear click Finish and two new icons will be created on the desktop a Axel Telephone Hybrid Remoter v2 0 b Axel Telephone Hybrid Address Manager v2 0 0 8 The programs can now be used to control the Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 devices The follow...

Page 30: ...rt Port COM 5 is assigned Once the Hybrid Address Manager has been connected to the Macrotel the machine s configurations are displayed To change these values position the cursor in the relevant fields and enter the data then click SEND DATA to send the changes to the Macrotel device To check whether the changes have been made click RELOAD DATA which refreshes the program which then reads the devi...

Page 31: ... via the Virtual USB serial port As can be seen a USB COM9 port connection is active with the PC in use The USB and the serial connections are the fastest ones to set up connect the Pin to Pin serial cable or the A B type USB cable both supplied in the Macrotel X box and click CONNECT the control panel for the management of the device will appear Click Connect to establish a communication between ...

Page 32: ...1 and Macrotel X2 both locally via serial or USB connection and remotely via TCP IP connection As regards the monitoring functions the front panel also shows the Send and Receive levels and primary functions such as line hook ducking attenuation and hold Once you have accessed the Macrotel device the following page will appear For Macrotel X1 For Macrotel X2 ...

Page 33: ...ether Macrotel X1 is in Limiting operating mode it also shows the line status ring and echo canceller When a parameter is active the relevant green LED lights up in this case Echo Canceller is active As regards device operation the controls available are ON HOOK ATTEN HOLD DIAL ON HOOK in this status Macrotel X1 can hook an incoming call or open the telephone line Upon receipt of a call the LED of...

Page 34: ...phone line The Latest 10 Calls section displays the last ten calls click SAVE to permanently save a telephone number To recall a number double click on it Use the right button of the mouse to delete a number Delete Row 1 or all the numbers Delete All from the list of the Latest 10 calls The lower section displays the device statuses and any audio functions enabled INPUT SOURCE this shows which sou...

Page 35: ...ector of a programme on air is useful if the audio received needs to be attenuated This is not a profanity delay HOOK 2 Disabled on Macrotel X1 the control software shows it in grey ATTEN2 Disabled on Macrotel X1 the control software shows it in grey 14 4 2 GPO status function GPOUT 1 this monitor displays when Macrotel X1 closes one of its open collectors in relation to other configurations The a...

Page 36: ...vity of the analog input send but with a higher input sensitivity the analog audio signal amplification values allowed range from g 10dB to a maximum of 40 0 dBu in 1 dB steps A 48V phantom power supply is not available for this input 2Wire Name this field is used to associate a mnemonic name to the 2Wire line which is shown on the Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 front LCD panel To modify the name cha...

Page 37: ...ne s phone Range of allowed values from 2 6 kHz to 5 0 kHz Line Type this command is used to select the telephone line to connect to the Telephone Hybrid The Macrotel X1 can be connected to one 2Wire POTS PSTN line with RJ11 plug two wire or to one Wireless line through the connection of an external GSM module opt This command is used to select which line to use 2Wire or GSM The 2Wire line and the...

Page 38: ...nalog input send but with a higher input sensitivity the analog audio signal amplification values allowed range from g 10dB to a maximum of 40 0 dBu in 1 dB steps A 48V phantom power supply is not available for this input 2Wire Name this field is used to associate a mnemonic name to the 2Wire line which is shown on the Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 front LCD panel To modify the name change the field...

Page 39: ...ne s phone Range of allowed values from 2 6 kHz to 5 0 kHz Line Type this command is used to select the telephone line to connect to the Telephone Hybrid The Macrotel X1 can be connected to one 2Wire POTS PSTN line with RJ11 plug two wire or to one Wireless line through the connection of an external GSM module opt This command is used to select which line to use 2Wire or GSM The 2Wire line and the...

Page 40: ...ge of allowed values from 10 0 dBu to a maximum of 14 0 dBu in 0 1 dBu steps 14 5 4 Macrotel X2 Output Section The Output section of the Macrotel X2 control software shows the Analogic Output control i e the nominal output level Range of allowed values from 10 0 dBu to a maximum of 14 0 dBu in 0 1 dBu steps It also features the Conference checkbox which when enabled allows both the interlocutors t...

Page 41: ...ame of the device the firmware version installed on the DSP of the device and the univocal firmware code assigned to each single device The Copy Firmware code to Clipboard key is used to save the Firmware code in the notebook so that this alphanumeric code can be sent to Axel technology to execute Upgrades or improve the product The Connection Information box shows the type of connection in use It...

Page 42: ...imiting operating mode it also shows the line status ring and echo canceller When a parameter is active the relevant green LED lights up in this case Echo Canceller is active As regards device operation the controls available are ON HOOK ATTEN HOLD DIAL ON HOOK in this status Macrotel X2 can hook an incoming call or open the telephone line Upon receipt of a call the LED of the incoming call flashe...

Page 43: ...OURCE this shows which source is connected to the Macrotel X2 input Analog Microphone and Tone Gen are available The section below the Input Source shows if the Limiting controls are enabled The Line Status section displays the status of the Ring and Echo Canceller controls 15 3 LEVELS SECTION The levels section shows the Macrotel X2 Input and Output levels of both telephone lines of each hybrid T...

Page 44: ... contact to answer incoming calls directly from the telephone fader ATTEN2 The closure of this GPI corresponds to the execution by the Macrotel X of the ATTEN command available via REMOTER control software or via web page in other words a dB reduction equal to the Ducking value set in the control software is applied to the Receive signal A connection to the GPOs provided by the mixing consoles or ...

Page 45: ... how CONFERENCE of Macrotel and Phonex 16 2 TELCO N 1 AND MIX MINUS CONCEPT Fundamental part of the use of a telephone hybrid is the knowledge and the proper use of the system TELCO also called Clean Feed CF or N 1 and or mix minus All these terms identify the condition below The expression n 1 indicates in professional audio the audio return signal that is sent from the studio to one or more remo...

Page 46: ... and to comply with EMC requirements the device must be connected to earth by means of the earthing screw on the rear panel or via the power supply cable This equipment must be indirectly connected to the telephone network i e through a switchboard The user shall be solely responsible for the direct connection to the public telephone network The RJ11 connector has 4 wires but only the two central ...

Page 47: ...Hybrid When the Hook key is pressed the SET socket is not active The SET socket has the same pinout as the LINE socket If the unit has operating problems caused by lightening or over voltage disconnect it immediately from the telephone line and electric power supply do not reconnect it until the device has been duly checked If in doubt contact the technical assistance service Make sure also that y...

Page 48: ...to the GSM port of LINE 1 of the Macrotel X1 Cable B 1 is of the data Cross type with SubD 9 pin Male Male connection to the GSM Module 1 and to the RS232 1 port of the Macrotel X1 Cable A 1 is an Audio cable with an RJ10 on one end directly connected to the GSM port of LINE 1 of the Macrotel X2 Cable B 1 is of the data Cross type with SubD 9 pin Male Male connection to the GSM Module 1 and to the...

Page 49: ...onnection in Single Mode with one telephone line Macrotel X1 b Analog connection in Single Mode with two telephone lines Macrotel X2 For the Conference mode with a number of devices connected a Analog connection in conference mode with two telephone lines and three Macrotel X2 devices 16 6 ANALOG CONNECTION IN SINGLE MODE WITH ONE TELEPHONE LINE MACROTEL X1 In this mode the Macrotel X1 device is c...

Page 50: ...line The first telephone hybrid is connected to the Telco N 1 SEND output of the Mixer The audio signal is sent to the Analog Input 1 of Macrotel X2 The output of Macrotel X2 is sent to the Telco RECEIVE module related to Hybrid 1 The second telephone hybrid id connected to the Telco N 1 SEND2 output of the Mixer The audio signal is sent to the Analog Input of Macrotel X2 The output of Macrotel X2...

Page 51: ...is mode exploits the maximum modularity of the Macrotel X2 device All the hybrids are connected to each other in cascade and all the Macrotel X2 devices can be controlled from the console simply using one single Telco N 1 channel The Conference mode on the Analog Output of each Hybrid must be enabled to operate in this mode Up to 3 Macrotel X2 devices can be connected in cascade ...

Page 52: ...g all the functionality of a console Broadcast feature offers a service to connect directly to the telephone hybrid mixer The telephone hybrid receive is connected to TEL TEL IN 1 and IN 2 while the SEND that is what is sent to the other party phone is connected to TELCO CF OUT 1 and OUT 2 TELCO CF CF means Clean Feed and performs a mix minus created without loops and larsen Otherwise known as N 1...

Page 53: ...ailable namely the AUX bus In the example above there are two AUX buses recognizable by both the manual and the red knobs We could create a hybrid bus that sends to the telephone hybrid ALL the Program audio then must be sent to AUX 1 and or AUX 2 the CD Player directed automatically the director and studio microphones BUT will NOT mandate the telephone Hybrid incoming signal This because it would...

Page 54: ...he traditional telephone company In this case it is possible that the ATA is locked and therefore can only be used with the VoIP provider from whom you purchased it An ATA typically has at least one port where you can connect a telephone normally a RJ11 and one Ethernet port normally a RJ45 to connect to a LAN connected to the Internet More complex models can have multiple telephone ports for phon...

Page 55: ...eed to connect a digital line to a hybrid phone you must enter an ATA which means Analog telephone adapter or an adapter between a digital line PSTN analog Each manufacturer has its general although some still exist generics on the market Contact your phone service provider for the installation of the same In the above example an adapter to ONE SINGLE LINE ...

Page 56: ...to connect a digital line to a hybrid phone you must enter an ATA which means Analog telephone adapter or an adapter between a digital line PSTN analog Each manufacturer has its general although some still exist generics on the market Contact your phone service provider for the installation of the same In the above example an adapter for multiple output lines ...

Page 57: ...NDIX A BALANCED AUDIO CONNECTION AND PINOUT Balanced Audio connection diagram with balanced XLR for Analog audio input and output Left Right and AES EBU digital audio input and output 17 2 APPENDIX B SERIAL CONNECTION E PINOUT PORT 1 PORT 2 3 4 2 Tx 2 Tx 3 Rx 3 Rx 4 DTR 4 5 GND 5 GND 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 RS232 Male RS232 Female A standard Pin to Pin serial cable is required for the PC connection not a ...

Page 58: ...TECHNICAL APPENDIX TECHNICAL APPENDIX 58 17 3 APPENDIX C USB A B CONNECTION ...

Page 59: ...esistor 150 ohms in series The maximum current that can flow on each photo coupler is 20mA The voltage supplied between pin 9 and pin 1 is 5 Vdc unregulated 17 4 1 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via internal activation Relay As shown in the diagram below taking the tension inside the apparatus it is possible to polarize a photo coupler and implement one of the 4 GP Input available By taking the 5 V ...

Page 60: ... and GPOut via external activation TTL As shown in the diagram below taking the voltage externally apparatus it is possible to polarize a photo coupler and implement one of the 4 GP Input available Note in this case the masses of the TTL signals generators are common ...

Page 61: ...and GPOut via external activation 2 TTL As shown in the diagram below taking the voltage externally apparatus it is possible to polarize a photo coupler and implement one of the 4 GP Input available Note in this case the masses of the TTL signals generators are common ...

Page 62: ...TECHNICAL APPENDIX TECHNICAL APPENDIX 62 17 4 4 Operative Example For the function of each GPO see the Program Settings section from where various functions can be assigned to the GPOs ...

Page 63: ...PC There is a direct correspondence between the firmware and software versions For example the PC software version 3 0 the installation of the firmware version 3 0 on the unit and vice versa More precisely the first two digits must correspond in so far as possible the sub versions identified by the third digit are not involved in the firmware software compatibility As a general rule the X Y Z soft...

Page 64: ...n click CONNECT j Once the software is connected to the Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 devices the following page will appear At the same time the front display of the device remains completely blank without showing anything k Once the Macrotel is connected to the software click PROGRAM l The Firmware upgrade will start at the end click EXIT switch off the Macrotel and switch it on again m Do not sto...

Page 65: ...n 0 01 TDH NOISE 0 0dBu 1Khz AD Dynamic Range 108 dB RMS 110 dB A weighted Input Modes Mono Microphone Impedance 10 kΩ Microphone gain 10dB to 50dB ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE receive D A Conversion 24bit Sigma Delta Conversion Crystal CS4272 Connectors XLR male Electronically balanced Output Level 12 0dBu to 14 0dBu 0 1dBu Step Max 19dBu Impedance Source 10 Ω Load Impendance 600 Ω or greater Distorsion ...

Page 66: ...lasificados Deshágase de este producto devolviéndolo al punto de venta o a un punto de recogida municipal para su reciclaje I henhold til EU direktiv 2002 96 EF om affald af elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr WEEE må dette udstyr ikke bortskaffes som usorteret husholdningsaffald Bortskaf dette produkt ved at returnere det til salgsstedet eller til det lokale indsamlingssted så det kan genbruges I lin...

Page 67: ...earth we live in accordance with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC known commonly as RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances We herewith declare Axel Technology srl Via Caduti di Sabbiuno 6 F 40011 Anzola Emilia Bologna Italy that the product listed below complies with the requirements of Directive 2002 95 EC Article 4 paragraph 1 with reference to hazardous chemical substances Lead Pb Hexavale...

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